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HIDDEN HARMONIES 



A COMEDY IN ONE ACT 



EVELYN SIMMS 

AUTHOR OF 

'The Conspirators," "Divided Attentions," "Her Ladyship's Niece'' 

"Maidens All Forlorn," "A Packet for Popsy," 

"Playing Gooseberry," Etc. 




CHICAGO 

T. S. DENISON & COMPANY 

Publishers 



HIDDEN HARMONICS 



CHARACTERS. \ ,, 

Mr. Handel West . .\A Musical Crank 

Edward Thornton In Love with Mabel 

Mabel West The Daughter 

Mrs. Barrington An Old Friend of Mr. West's 

Lisette A French Maid 



Note. — Mr. West must play the violin and Mrs. Barrington must 
play the piano. If desired, other musical items may be substituted 
for those mentioned in the play. 



Time — The Present. 



Place — Music Room in Mr. West's Home. 



Time of Playing — About Thirty-five Minutes. 



COPYRIGHT, 1917, BY EBEN H. NORRIS. 

APR 18 1917 qciD 46690 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 



COSTUMES AND CHARACTERISTICS. 

Mr. West — An elderly little man with a somewhat iras- 
cible temper, very brusque in manner, and passionately de- 
voted to music. He wears a velvet coat with a wide tie. 
Has rather long hair. 

Edward Thornton — A modern athletic young man, very 
much in love. About twenty-six. 

Mabel West — A modern athletic girl, who hates music. 
She is strong-minded and has a decided way of talking. She 
appears first in a short tweed coat and skirt and a motor 
cap. Later she wears a pretty afternoon dress of some soft 
color, but made rather severely. She is about twenty-two. 

Mrs. Barrington — A charming young widow of thirty- 
two or thirty-three. Rather languidly graceful — a contrast 
to Mabel — and very musical. She wears an elegant after- 
noon gown of palest gray, with dainty suggestions of mauve 
— in the latest fashion. 

Lisette — A piquant, rather pert French maid. 



PROPERTIES. 

Telephone ; electric door bell ; a number of books ; pictures 
and busts of composers ; sheets of music on piano and on 
music rack ; a violin stand ; a large screen ; books and maga- 
zines on table ; a pianola and record of Liszt's "La Campa- 
nella" or some other classic composition. Violin and music 
scores for Mr. West. Telegram and salver for Lisette. 



STAGE DIRECTIONS. 

R. means right of stage ; C, center ; R. C, right center ; 
L., left; R. D., right door; L. D., left door, etc. The actor 
is supposed to be facing the audience. 



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Scene: The music room of Mr. West's country house. 
At the back is a French window, showing the garden beyond. 
On each side of the window are shelves containing books, 
and music. There is a door, R., toward the back. Nearer 
the front, on the same side, is a small table zvith a telephone 
on it. Opposite the table, L., is another door; beyond is a 
grand piano, standing slightly away from the wall, opened, 
the keyboard in full view of the audience. Between the ] 
door, L., and the piano is a music rack. A violin stand is 
placed near the piano. A larger table stands near the center 
of the room, zvith several books and magazines lying on it. 
A footstool lies near the table. There are several easy chairs 
in the room. The pictures are all of musicians or musical 
subjects, and the busts of several musicians stand on the top 
of the book shelves. There is an electric bell in the wall, R. 

As the curtain rises the last notes of a violin solo are 
heard. Mr. West lays his violin on the table and stands 
looking at it. Mrs. Barrington enters from the left, hesi- 
tates a moment and then comes forward. 

Mrs. Barrington. Is Mr. Thornton really coming this 
afternoon? 

Mr. West. I've heard nothing to the contrary, Mrs. Bar- 
rington. (Smiles at her). 

Mrs. B. I was just wondering who was to go and meet 
him. Mabel has been lunching at the Golf Club and she 
hasn't returned yet. 

Mr. W. (annoyed). Mabel is always at the Golf Club! 
(He turns away impatiently. She waits for him to speak 
again. He does not.) 

Mrs. B. Well? About Mr. Thornton? 

Mr. W. Mr. Thornton has forgotten to send me the time 
of his train. He will have to get a cab at the station. Very 
stupid of him ! 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 5 

Mrs. B. (smiling). You must remember that Mr. Thorn- 
ton is in love. (Mr. West shrugs his shoulders impatiently 
and strolls to the window.) Does he know of the musical 
examination he is about to undergo? (Lightly.) 

Mr. W. You talk as if it were an operation ! 

Mrs. B. It may prove worse than an operation— if you 
kill his happiness. 

Mr. W. His happiness lies entirely in his own hands. ■ 

Mrs. B. It lies in digital dexterity on the keyboard. 
(Looks at the piano.) 

Mr. W. (brusquely). Well, that lies, in his own hands, 
doesn't it? It certainly lies in no one else's. 

Mrs. B. But does he know? 

Mr. W. No, he does not ! I merely said I wanted to have 
a talk with him, which was only natural, considering that 
he had just written to ask the hand of my daughter in mar- 
riage. 

Mrs. B. Does Mabel know why he is coming? 

Mr. W. No ! And she shan't know, either, unless he 
comes up to my requirements. (Walks abruptly back to the 
table.) Mrs. Barrington, I have made up my mind! Unless 
Mabel marries a man who is thoroughly musical, she shall 
never marry at all ! I must — I will have someone near me 
who can play my accompaniments. 

Mrs. B. (archly). Am I not always more than willing 
to play them for you? 

Mr. W. (in an appreciative tone). Ah, Mrs. Barrington, 
you are kindness itself, and your accompanying is perfect. 
I shall never forget the happy hours I have spent with you, 
my dear fellow-musician. But I cannot be dependent on 
Mabel's guests — not even upon such a friend as you. I must 
have someone constantly with me. I am handicapped at 
every turn by the need of such a one. I used to imagine 
that Mabel would be my accompanist. I was foolish enough, 
to believe that when she had left school she would devote 
herself seriously to her musical studies. You see what has 
happened. The girl hates music like poison, hates the very 
thing which is my dearest aim and object in life — won't 



6 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

touch the piano — won't even listen when I wish to play tc 
her. (Getting more and more" worked up.) Mrs. Bar- 
rington, I tell you I won't stand it ! If Mabel will not play, 
her husband shall ! On no other condition shall she ever 
obtain my consent. And on no other condition shall I ever 
allow Edward Thornton to ask her to marry him. 

Mrs. B. Are you quite determined? 

Mr. W. lam! 

Mrs. B. Yet, even if he could not play, Mr. Thornton is 
so very — eligible. 

Mr. W. Eligible or not — -that makes no difference. Good 
looks, good family, good fortune, are worth nothing to me 
apart from good playing. No, Mrs. Barrington, if he cannot 
play, nothing whatever shall alter my determination. One 
musician at least in the family I must and will have! My 
decision is absolute ! 

Mrs. B. (softly). Ah! 

Mr. W. You must know, Mrs. Barrington, that I have 
always prided myself on my iron will. 

Mrs. B. I know what that means. My poor dear Thomas 
was also afflic — I mean he also had an iron will. 

Mr. W. My dear friend, everything can be forgiven your 
departed husband when one recollects his love of music. 

Mrs. B. Ah, yes ! The memory of his passion so affected 
me that for three months I was unable to touch the piano, 
and the first time I played I composed a charming little 
rhapsody in his memory — entirely on the black keys. (Sighs.) 

Mr. W. He was a man to be envied, Mrs. Barrington, 
possessed as he was of your affections. Ah, if only Mabel 
had your talent ! (Looks affectionately at her.) 

Mrs. B. If only Mabel had my appreciation of your 
playing! To think that she can fling aside such golden op- 
portunities as things of no value, while / — ah! (Turns 
aside.) ■ 

Enter Lisette, R. 

Lisette (presenting telegram on a salver to Mr. West.) 
Zis 'ave just come, Monsieur. 

Mr. W, Thank you. (Takes it.) Will you excuse me? 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 7 

(To Mrs. Barrington. She nods, he opens it.) Ah! From 
young Thornton ! Forgot to post his letter, foolish boy. Ar- 
riving by the 2 :45. (Looks at his zvatch.) Then he will be 
here in a few minutes. Too late to meet him now. I wonder 
if Mabel has come back yet. 

Mrs. B. I'll go and see. (Exit R. Mr. West sits down 
and picks up a magazine. Lisette crosses the room to door 
L. In passing the piano she drags her fingers over the keys.) 

Mr. W." (jumping up and dropping the magazine on to 
the table.) Lisette, can you play? (In delighted surprise.) 

Lisette. I learn ven I was young, Monsieur. My aunt, 
what was a dressmaker, she taught me. 

Mr. W. A case of genius in humble life ! Is it to be my 
good fortune to discover it? (Lisette looks surprised.) My 
good girl, how is it that you have never told me that you 
play? 

Lisette. I didn't zink you care, Monsieur. 

Mr. W. Not care! Why, music is the greatest blessing 
ever bestowed upon mankind. (Walking excitedly up and 
dozvn.) It is a divine art, woman, a divine art! Is this a 
case of genius crushed for want of encouragement? Play, 
girl, play, and let me see what magic is in your touch ! Is 
there indeed a musician in the house after all, and I uncon- 
scious of it? Play! Play! 

Lisette. I not play so vair' well, Monsieur. 

Mr. W. Never mind, never mind. Play ! 

(Lisette seats herself at the piano and plays a popular 
air, with the same chord repeated throughout in the bass. 
She stumbles several times.) 

Mr. W. (putting both hands to his ears). Oh, stop, stop! 
No, this is not genius. But still, with diligent practice, you 
may overcome your defects and accomplish something yet. 
Listen to this ! ( Takes up violin and plays a few measures 
of Dvorak's " Humor eske.") 

Lisette (rising and clasping her hands). Ah, Monsieur, 
but how zat musique is exquiseete ! 

Mr. W. (delighted). You like it? 

Lisette. If I could play like zat! 



8 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

Mr. W. You are musical ! You have the soul of a mu- 
sician ! You shall have some lessons. 

Lisette. Ah, Monsieur, quel bonheur! (Clasps hands 
again.) 

Mr. W. But you will have to begin all over again, Lisette. 
I am afraid you cannot have had very efficient teaching. 

Lisette (slightly offended). My aunt, what was a dress- 
maker, she taught me. 

Mr. W. But perhaps she did not play very well? 

Lisette. Mais oui, Monsieur. (Clasps hands.) But 
what musique zat was ! 

Mr. W. Perhaps hers was a case of genius in humble 
life. (Excitedly.) What did she play, my girl? Mozart? 
Haydn? Schumann? Beethoven? Handel? Lisette, did she 
play Wagner, or Brahms? 

Lisette. I know not zose mens. But my aunt, what was 
a dressmaker, she play most lofly! 

Mr. W. Then what did she play ? Perhaps it was Chopin 
or Liszt? 

Lisette (shrugging shoulders) . Maybe so. 

Mr. W. Do you remember the names of the pieces she 
played? 

Lisette. Oui, Monsieur. Maybe zose mens wrote zem. 
I like best zat one she play — ah, what is ze name? You 
know it, Monsieur? (Sits down at the piano and stumbles 
over a fezv notes.) Ah! It ees call "Ze Lobstair' Parade" 
She play zat most lofly! 

Mr. W. (sinking into a chair). Is that all? 

Lisette. But no, Monsieur. She play all kind lofly mu- 
sique. She play also rag time musique. Maybe zose mens 
— how you say? Chopin? Liszt? Maybe zey wrote zem. 
"Hot Time,'; and "All Coons Look Alike to Me." You 
know zose piece, monsieur? 

Mr. W. Oh, why must all my fondest hopes, my dearest 
aspirations, be thus nipped in the bud? It is cruel! Cruel! 
Cruel! (Drops his head in his hands.) 

Enter Mabel from the garden, in golfing costume. 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 9 

Mabel (sharply, to Lisette). What are you doing at the 
piano ? 

Lisette (rising). I was making ze musique, mademoi- 
selle. 

Mr. W. (taking a book from the table). I was preparing 
to give Lisette a music lesson, my dear ? 

Mabel. What nonsense ! (To Lisette.) Return to your 
work at once. (Exit Lisette, L.) I never heard of any- 
thing so ridiculous ! (Mr. West goes on reading.) Father ! 

Mr. W. (without looking up). Why should I not teach 
her? She is most anxious to learn, which is more than I 
can say of her mistress. 

Mabel. You needn't be always reminding me of that. 

Mr. W. (rising suddenly). How can I help reminding 
you of it? You know it has been the dream of my life that 
you should play — 

Mabel (interrupting, lightly). Like this? (She goes to 
the piano and thumps a few chords. He turns angrily azvay.) 
Ah ! You see, when I do play, your dream becomes a night- 
mare. 

Mr. W. Ha ! Mabel, you would shatter the patience of 
Job. You have thwarted my most cherished plans — ruined 
my lifelong hopes — and now, now — you joke about it! 

Mabel (rising from the piano stool). Well, you know I 
never did like music. (He touches the violin.) No, father, 
don't. You'll send me out of the room if you do! (Impa- 
tiently.) Why should I pretend an interest in a thing which 
means nothing to me? I hate music! I'm tired to death of 
it! I hear nothing but music morning, noon and night! If 
you had your own way with me, I honestly believe that my 
very reading would be limited to dictionaries of music and 
the lives of musicians. (Waves her hand toward the book- 
shelves.) 

Mr. W. Instead of which you are now wasting your 
whole time at the Tennis Club or up on the Golf Course! 
(They look challengly at each other, then he comes nearer 
to her, speaking very deliberately.) Mabel, does Mr. Ed- 
ward Thornton play? 



10 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

Mabel (brightening). Rather! He is magnificent! He 
won the Challenge Cup at the — 

Mr. W. (angrily). Pshaw! 

Mabel (offended). Well, you asked me if he played. 

Mr. W. Do you think the whole world is a golf course? 
I asked you if Mr. Edward Thornton played the piano? 

Mabel. You never mentioned the piano ! 

Mr. W. (losing all patience). Does he, or does he not? 

Mabel. I really haven't the slightest idea. (Airily.) By 
the way, what time is he supposed to arrive this afternoon? 

Mr. W. (still furious). He ought to be here now. Mabel, 
I have made up my mind ! 

Mabel. So have I ! 

Mr. W. That you shall never have my consent to your 
marriage with any man unless he can play the piano ! 

Mabel. Then I shall have to remain in single blessedness 
all my life. For / have made up my mind that I will never 
marry at all unless it be to a man who hates music as much 
as / do. (Bangs on the piano.) 

Mr. W. Grrurrh! You — you — it is too much! It is un- 
bearable ! 

Mabel (szveetly and a little surprised). But what has all 
this to do with Mr. Edward Thornton's visit? (He glares 
at her without speaking.) If he is really expected in a few 
minutes, don't you think I had better go and change my 
dress? 

Mr. W. Oh, you — you — (exit angrily R., hanging the 
door) . 

Mabel. And music is supposed to have a soothing effect 
upon the nerves! (Laughs and goes out L.) 

Enter Mrs. Barrington and Edward from the garden. 

Edward. I am so glad to find you staying here. It was 
very good of you to come down the drive to meet me. 

Mrs. B. I wanted to speak to you before you saw Mr. 
West. (Very seriously, as they walk down the room.) Ed- 
ward, can you play the piano? 

Edward (laughing). Good heavens! You'd better not 
hear me try! 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 11 

Mrs. B. Then you may as well go straight back to the 
city. 

Edward (suddenly grave). You don't mean that? , 

Mrs. B. I do. Mr. West is quite determined that he will 
never allow his daughter to marry any man who cannot play. 

Edward. In the name of all that's unreasonable — why? 

Mrs. B. Because Mabel will not play. 

Edward. But how absurd ! Mr. West must be a perfect 
crank! Is the happiness of my whole life to be ruined be- 
cause I can't play the piano? (Looks incredulously at Mrs. 
Barrington.) Does she agree ? 

Mrs. B. I suppose she will have to. Can you play 
nothing? 

Edward. Nothing! I once tried to learn "The Merry 
Peasant" when I was ten. It was then that they gave up 
teaching me in despair. I have never played a note since. 
(Brightens suddenly.) But I could learn, have lessons, any- 
thing he likes. That would do, wouldn't it ? I can't give in, 
I can't! Mr. West doesn't know how much I love Mabel. 
Don't you think I could have some lessons? 

Mrs. B. Do you realize how long it would take for a 
man who has never played to learn the piano? And Mr. 
West's accompaniments are not easy. 

Edward. But is there nothing I can do? 

Mrs. B. I must think. Don't let him know at once that 
you can't play. (Laughing.) You see you have played — 
a little. Make the most of that. Something may turn up 
before a disclosure is necessary. (Smiles.) And don't look 
despondent, whatever you feel! (The knob of door R. is 
turned from the outside.) There he comes! Smile! 

Enter 'Mr. West, R. 

Mr. W. So here you are, Mr. Thornton. Very glad to 
see you again. (They shake hands.) 

Edward (with a rather forlorn smile). I am delighted to 
be here, Mr. West. It was awfully stupid of me to forget 
that letter. 

Mr. W. Tut! Tut! Never mind the letter! I am only 
sorry that Mabel and I were not ready in time. Has Mrs. 



12 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

Barrington been good enough to make up for our deficien- 
cies? (Smiles at Mrs. Barrington, who smiles back and 
sits down.) 

Edward. Mrs. Barrington has made me more than glad 
to see her here. 

Mr. W. That's right. Sit down, my dear fellow, sit 
down. (Edward sits down.) This is my music room. I 
hope we shall spend some very happy hours here during your 
little visit. You play, of course? (Sits down.) 

Edward. I — I am afraid I only play a very little. 

Mr. W. You are modest, Mr. Thornton. I daresay you 
are quite a finished performer. 

Edward. Indeed, sir, I- — er — I assure you that I am by 
no means — finished. 

Mr. W. Ah ! I sha 1 i have to judge of that bye and bye. 
What are your favorite masters, I wonder? (Edward hesi- 
tates.) 

Mrs. B. Mr. Thornton tells me that he plays Schumann. 

Mr. W. (delighted). Schumann? Ah, then, my dear 
young friend, you must indeed play well. And Chopin? 
Beethoven ? Liszt ? You are of course familiar with all their 
noble works. The Ballades of Chopin? The Rhapsodies of 
Liszt? You know them? 

Edward (taking courage). I have devoted a good deal of 
time lately to rhapsodies. I seemed to be in the mood for 
them. 

Mr. W. (excitedly) . You delight me beyond measure. I 
adore Liszt. As a pianoforte composer he is magnificent. 
Do you play his Paganini Caprices? "La Campanella?" 
Don't say that you do not! 

Edward (recklessly). I have no intention of doing so, 
Mr. West. As a matter of fact, "La Campanella" is one of 
my favorite pieces. 

Mr. W. Play it! Play it! (Rises and goes quickly 
to the piano, opening the top.) 

Edward. Oh! (Rises and looks at Mrs. Barrington.) 

Mrs. B. Don't you think it would be fairer to Mr. Thorn- 
ton to wait until he has rested a little? It is so difficult to do 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 13 

oneself justice where one is tired. (Edward looks at her 
gratefully.) 

Mr. W. {leaving the piano). Ah, I had forgotten your re- 
cent journey, Mr. Thornton. Still, as it was not a very long 
one, I hope we shall not have to postpone the pleasure of 
hearing you for long. I must tell you frankly that I have 
resolved to accept only a musical man as my son-in-law. 
{Approaches Edward.) If you had not been able to play, 
you would never have had my consent to your marriage with 
Mabel. For, when once my mind is made up, I never alter. 
As it is, however, you may speak to my daughter as soon as I 
have heard you play. 

Edward {nervously) . I cannot express my feelings. 

Mr. W. Never mind that. I shall be sufficiently repaid 
by having such a performer and accompanist as you in the 
family. Are you interested in old scores ? I have a number 
of very valuable ones upstairs. If you would like to see 
them? 

Edward. I should be delighted. 

Mr. W. I will fetch them down. My dear boy, you 
renew my interest in life. {Exit R. Mrs. Barrington and 
Edward look at each other with a "nozv-we're-in-for-it" ex- 
pression.) 

Enter Mabel, L., in an afternoon dress. 

Mabel. So you managed to find your way, Mr. Thorn- 
ton! 

Edward {turning quickly to her). Miss West! How are 
you? {They shake hands.) 

Mabel. I'm so sorry I wasn't ready when you came. I've 
been playing golf all the morning. 

Edward. It was my fault for arriving so early. I found 
when I left the office that I could just manage the next train 
so I sent a wire from the station and caught the train as it 
was about to start. 

Mabel. Then you haven't had any lunch? 

Edward. There wasn't time. 

Mrs. B. And you actually preferred missing your lunch 
to waiting' for a later train? 



14 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

Edward. Wasn't that natural? {Looks at Mabel, who 
smiles.) 

Mabel. You must be awfully hungry. 

Edward. You are responsible for that, as you are also 
responsible for the fact that I forgot to post my letter tell- 
ing your father when I was coming. You are responsible 
for a good many things, Miss West. 

Mabel. I am very sorry. (Laughs.) But if I go now 
and interview cook on your behalf, will you forgive me? 

Edward (laughing also). Have you any doubt of that? 

Mrs. B. He had better see what cook sends him before 
he promises forgiveness. Put on your most coaxing smile, 
Mabel. (Mabel goes out gaily, L.) 

Edward (turning abruptly). Mrs. Barrington, help me, 
I implore you ! 

Mrs. B. Indeed, I am most anxious to. But I don't see 
what we are going to do. You can't postpone your playing 
forever. He will not be satisfied with merely talking about 
it. (Rests elbozv on the arm of her chair, chin in hand, 
gazing at the floor. Edward stands gloomily watching her.) 

Edward. You don't think persuasion would be of any 
use ? 

Mrs. B. Not a bit. We have gone too far now. Besides, 
when Mr. West has once made up his mind, persuasion has 
no more effect on him than — than cotton wool has on ada- 
mant. 

Edward. I'm more in love with her than ever. 

Mrs. B. Oh, think, think! Set .your wits to work. Your 
life is at stake. At least your life with Mabel is at stake, 
and there is no time to lose ! 

(Edward sits dozvn, frozuning, his face set. Both think 
hard for a few seconds.) 

Mrs. B. (suddenly.) I have it! (Both rise.) 

Edward. You angel ! Tell me ! 

Mrs. B. It's a dreadful risk, but we've simply got to let 
the future take care of itself. The present is the only thing 
that matters now. Look here — (breaks off as footsteps are 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 15 

heard approaching door L. Both look at the door. As it 
opens, she whispers something to him.) 
Edward {astonished and delighted). Oh! 

Enter Mabel, L. 

Mabel. Your lunch is in the dining-room. {Archly.) 
It's a very nice one. 

Edward. Are you going to make it nicer still by talking 
to me while I have it? 

Mabel {smiling). Of course! (Edward looks question- 
ingly at Mrs. Barrington, zvho nods, as if to say, "I will 
manage everything," then he goes out L. with Mabel.) 

Mrs. B. {alone). Not a minute to lose! {Flies to each 
door, making sure it is shut, then sits down by the telephone 
and takes up the receiver.) Hello! I want 40097, please, 
as quickly as possible. . . . Yes. . . . Hello ! Is that 
40097? . . . I'm Mrs. Barrington, staying at The 
Towers. . . . You remember my name. . . . Yes, I have 
been in several times for music. . . .Yes. . . . Yes. . . . 
Can you send a pianola up here at once? It is most urgent. 
. . . Oh ! . . . What ? . . . You can ? . . . Good ! . . .Ten 
minutes ? . . . Yes, that will do beautifully. Send some rolls, 
of course. "La Campanella," by Liszt, and anything else 
you like. . . . Thank you. . . . Yes. . . . "La Campanella" 
. . . Yes. {Rings off and rises.) If only Edward can man- 
age the thing. {Frowns, standing in the middle of the room, 
thinking.) 

Enter Mr. West, R.; with some scores. 

Mr. W. Where is Edward? I want to show him these 
scores. 

Mrs. B. He is having some lunch in the dining-room. 
Mabel is with him. 

Mr. W. I hope he will feel up to playing for me after- 
wards. I am most anxious to hear him. {Delightedly.) He 
must be an unusually gifted young man. 

Mrs. B. Very unusual in more ways than one. Do you 
know what I have just discovered? 

Mr. W. No. What? 



16 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

Mrs. B. That he is so frightfully nervous when he is 
playing that he cannot bear anyone to watch him. If we 
might listen in the next room, or if a screen could be ar- 
ranged — 

Mr. W. (with gay good humor). Easily! Poor fellow! 
I thought he seemed a little nervous when he was talking 
to me. And doubtless he is made more so by knowing how 
much depends on his playing. Certainly he shall have a 
screen. (Rings bell R.) 

Mrs. B. (on an impulse and rather anxiously) . If he had 
not been able to play, would you really have stuck to your 
resolution ? 

Mr. W. Most decidedly I should ! 

Mrs. B. Even if I had pleaded very hard? (Smiles.) 
We are such old friends — could you have found it in your 
heart to refuse me? 

Mr. W. (taking her hand). It would have been hard to 
refuse, my dear friend. But — (he shakes his head without 
finishing and releases her hand as door R. opens.) 

Enter Lisette, R. 

Mr. W. I want that large screen brought in from the 
hall, please. 

Lisette. Oui, Monsieur. (Exit R.) 

Mr. W. Well, I'll just go and show Edward these scores 
before he prepares to play. (Exit L., chuckling, the scores 
under his arm.) 

Mrs. B. If only he will continue to show them until the 
pianola comes! (Moves violin stand azvay from piano.) 

Lisette enters R. with a large screen. 

Mrs. B. Let me help you. (She goes to meet Lisette, 
taking hold of the screen.) 

Lisette. Zank you, Madame. (They arrange the screen 
so as to hide completely anyone sitting at the piano- from 
people entering on the right, though the keyboard is left in 
full view of the audience.) 

Mrs. B. Yes, I think that is right. (Alters a fold, look- 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 17 

ing critically at it from the right.) Lisette, can you keep a 
secret ? 

Lisette. Mais oui, Madame. (Smiles.) 

Mrs. B. (looks carefully round the room, then approaches 
Lisette). We are going to play a little joke on Mr. West — 

Lisette (amused). Oh, Madame! 

Mrs. B. He wants to hear Mr. Thornton play. Mr, 
Thornton cannot play, so I have ordered a pianola, and h.e 
is going to play that. 

Lisette. Oh, Madame! (Laughs.) 

Mrs. B. The pianola will be here soon — in a motor van. 
Let the men bring it in here at once, and be sure that the 
dining-room door is shut. Mr. West and Miss Mabel are 
both there, and neither of them must know anything about 
it. You understand? 

Lisette. Oui, Madame. But zis is better zan ze musique 
lesson, yes ! 

Mrs. B. Music-lesson ? 

Lisette. Oui, Madame. I pairmit Monsieur West to 
give me ze musique lesson. Monsieur is a leetle — what you 
call — (touches forehead) so — on ze musique. It ees pair- 
haps well to please 'im, 'e ees vair riche, is Monsieur, and — 

Mrs. B. (severely). That will do, Lisette. 

Lisette. Oui, Madame. 

Mrs. B. (starting suddenly and listening). Lisette. that 
is the van! Go, go ! (Pushes her towards door L.) And oh! 
Tell the man to be just as quiet as possible! 

Lisette. Oh, oui, oui, madame. 

Mrs. B. And Lisette! (Lisette turns.) When Mr. 
West and the others leave the dining-room, see that they 
come in here by the other door. You can manage it ! 

Lisette. Oui, Madame. (Exit L.) 

Mrs. B. Ah! (Clasps hands for a moment, listening, 
then moves to each door in turn and listens, pidls the music- 
stool away from the piano and listens again.) 

Enter Lisette, L., carrying a box and followed by tivo 
men with the pianola. Mrs. Barrington flies to door R., 
where she stands keeping guard. 



18 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

Mrs. B. Be as quick as you can, please. 
(The men adjust the pianola, Lisette hovering about 
them, bubbling over with enjoyment. One of them replaces 
music-stool in front of pianola. They go out L.) 
Mrs. B. The music rolls ! (She comes to the piano.) 
Lisette. Ici, Madame. (She places box on music-stool.) 
Mrs. B. (opening and searching in it). Go show those 
men out. They must not be seen. (Exit Lisette, L. Mrs. 
Barrington takes a roll from the box and fixes it in the 
piano. She places the box on the floor by the screen.) This 
is positively the most awful risk I ever ran! (She comes 
into the center of the room as door R. opens.) 

Enter Mr. West, Mabel and Edward. 

Mr. W. ( joy f idly, putting down his scores on the table). 
He is going to play to us at last. (To Edward.) And you 
mustn't be nervous, my dear boy. There is the screen. We 
shan't watch you. (Edward glances at Mrs. Barrington, 
who smiles.) Now, what is it to be? "La Campanella," 
your favorite? 

Edward. If you wish it. (Looks at Mrs. Barrington.) 

Mrs. B. Yes, do play that. I want to hear it so much. 
(Sits dozvn'.) 

Mabel (as Edward goes to the other side of the screen). 
I had no idea you could play the piano ! (She also sits dozvn, 
looking vexed.) 

Edward (cheerfully, from behind the screen). Don't ex- 
pect too much yet, Miss West. (Begins to work pianola.) 
Even my best may fall very short of your expectations. 
("La Campanella" begins. Mabel looks perfectly disgusted; 
Mrs. Barrington laughs to herself; Mr. West in an ecstasy 
of delight, beats time with a baton.) 

Mr. W. (after an interval of playing). But that is mag- 
nificent! Enchanting! Wonderful! (Walks about, beating 
time.) My dear fellow, what did you mean by denying that 
you played well ? You are a musical genius ! 

Mabel (in a tone of dismay). Oh! 

Mr. W. (after another short interval of playing). My 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 19 

dear boy, I am perfectly delighted! (Excitedly.) What a 
touch ! What delicacy ! What perfect time ! Paderewski isn't 
in it! 

Mrs. B. Edward, you are surpassing yourself. (Goes 
on laughing quietly. Mabel clenches her hands tightly. 
Her face expresses anger, dismay, obstinacy. There is -an 
interval of playing.) 

Mr. W. Keep it up ! Keep it up ! It is beyond my high- 
est expectations ! Your touch is superb ! Your perception ! 
Your interpretation — is masterly ! You're the son-in-law for 
me! You're the man after my own heart! (Edward fin- 
ishes playing.) The wedding shall take place as soon as 
you like. I never heard such, playing. 

Mabel. Oh! (Jumps up and runs out R. Mr. West 
does not notice. He goes to meet Edward, who appears 
from behind the screen.) 

Mr. W. Your success is absolute ! (Slaps him on the 
shoulder.) 

Edward. Then you give me your consent to marry your 
daughter ? 

Mr. W. With all my heart, sir ; with all my heart. 
Mabel — why, where has the girl gone ? Go and find her my 
boy, and good luck go with you ! 

Edward. Thank you, thank you ! (Hurries out R. Mr. 
West turns to Mrs. Barrington.) 

Mr. W. (rubbing his hands). Isn't he marvelous! Did 
you ever hear anything like it? To think of my dreams 
being realized like this ! 

Mrs. B. It is almost- — too good to be true! 

Mr. W. Ha, ha ! I most go and give them my blessing ! 
(Exit R., chuckling.) 

Mrs. B. (alone). In spite of his resolve, can he refuse 
to let them marry now? Oh, no, no! (Comes round the 
screen to the piano.) This must be moved. (Hesitates. 
Exit L.) 

Enter Mabel and Edward from garden. 

Mabel (turning upon him as he follows her in). Why 
are you following me like this? I went into the garden to 



20 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

be alone. (Comes down to center table, where she stands 
with her back to him.) 

Edward (cheerfully) . But I want to talk to you. (Com- 
ing round table close to her.) Do you know why I came 
here today? Mabel, I love you. And I came to ask you to 
be my wife. Dearest, will you? 

. Mabel (drawing herself up coldly). The last half-hour 
has made that impossible. I have resolved never to marry 
a musical man. 

Edward (anxiously). You don't meant that? 

Mabel. I always mean what I say. (Passionately.) I 
hate the very word music, and I know that life with a man 
who plays as you do would be intolerable. 

Edward. Yet my playing was the only condition on 
which I was able to obtain your father's consent. Do you 
refuse to marry me because of that? Mabel! 

Mabel (haughtily). I prefer you to address me as Miss 
West, if you please. No, Mr. Thornton, I can never be your 
wife. And — and 'that's all. (Exit hurriedly through the 
French window. Edward looks after her.) 

Edward. What on earth am I to do? (Stands looking 
despairingly at the floor, his hands in his pockets, then sud- 
denly gives a violent kick to the footstool by the table.) 

Enter Mrs. Barrington, followed by Lisette, L. 

Mrs. B. (surprised) . Edward ! I thought you were with 
Mabel. 

Edward. Mabel has refused me. 

Mrs. B. What? (Comes to him.) 

Edward. She said I played too well! 

Mrs. B. But if that is all— 

Edward. It's everything! I'm between two stools and 
there is no way out. 

Mrs. B. This is a decidedly unforeseen complication. 
(Looks at him, frowning.) Surely she couldn't have meant 
that. You have to learn that a woman in love very often 
says things she doesn't mean. 

Edward (despondently). She meant this! 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 21 

Lisette {standing by the pianola). Monsieur will return 
before zis is away, yes ! 

Mrs. B. Oh, I had forgotten. Edward, help us to take 
out the pianola. We must decide what to do before Mr. 
West finds this out. 

Edward (detaching the pianola). It won't make much 
difference -whether he finds out or not. 

Mrs. B. (pushing back the screen). Don't say that yet. 

Enter R., Mabel, pushed in by Mr. West, who follows. 
She looks amazed. 

Mr. W. Mr. Thornton, Mabel has just told me that she 
has refused you. I am furious with her. Her only reason 
is that you play so — (sees what they are doing and breaks 
off suddenly. Mrs. Barrington and Edward both look very 
guilty and sheepish. Mr. West releases Mabel's arm and 
strides angrily forward. Mabel's face brightens suddenly. 
She watches them with eagerness. Mr. W., in thundering 
tones.) What is the meaning of this? (Mrs. Barrington 
speaks to Lisette, who looks amused and goes out.) 

Edward. I — Mr. West — it was impossible — it was the 
only way — 

Mrs. B. Can't you understand the temptation and for- 
give the deception? (Pleadingly.) To lose all hope of mar- 
rying Mabel simply because he could not play — 

Mr. W. (trembling with rage). It was outrageous! No, 
I will not forgive it! (Fiercely.) You told me yourself that 
he played Schumann ! 

Edward. I once did learn "The Merry Peasant." (Ma- 
bel laughs suddenly.) 

Mr. W. (turning angrily). What are you laughing at? 
Let me tell you that this is no laughing matter. I am only 
thankful that you had the sense to refuse him ! (Mabel and 
Edward suddenly catch each other's eyes and smile. Mr. 
West turns back to Edward. ) Leave my house at once, sir ! 

Mabel (coming forward). Oh, father! 

Mr. W. Not a word ! Not a word ! He must go ! That's 
an end of it! (To Edward.) There is a train back at 5:15. 



22 HIDDEN HARMONIES 

You understand me, sir? 5:15! Mabel, order the motor 
to be here in twenty minutes. 

Mrs. B. Would it not be wiser to discuss this quietly 
tomorrow instead of sending Mr. Thornton away? 

Edward. Mr. West, I will do anything — 

Mr. W. Then you will do as I tell you, sir, and return 
by the 5:15. Mabel, go and order the motor. 

Mrs. B. And then take Mr. Thornton round the garden 
while you wait for it. Even under these circumstances your 
father could not wish you to neglect his guest. (Mabel 
brightens again. She and Edward look gratefully at Mrs. 
Barrington. Mr. West rages silently as Mabel goes to 
the French window.') 

Edward. Thank you, Mrs. Barrington. I shall see you 
again. (She gives him her hand. They smile. He turns 
to Mr. West, who is still fuming.) Must I really say good- 
bye, Mr. West? 

Mr. W. I don't wish, you to say anything more to me ! 

Edward. But may I go with your daughter? . 

Mr. W. (furiously). You can go to Jericho! 

Mabel (from the wvndotv). Come along! (He follows 
her with alacrity. Exit both.) 

Mr. W. Mrs. Barrington. I — I — I — it is unpardonable ! 
(Storms up and down.) 

Mrs. B. (pleadingly). Ah, don't be too hard on them. 
Can you deliberately wreck the happiness of two young lives 
like this? It was I who made the suggestion. I don't wish 
to conceal it. I plead guilty. I only ask you to remember 
the cause which, prompted the deception. Poor Edward is 
desperately in love. 

Mr. W. (stopping abruptly). You don't think he is going 
to propose to her again? 

Mrs. B. It is the only thing he is at all likely to do — the 
only thing he can do now. Mabel has shown that she cares 
for him. 

Mr. W. (with angry obstinacy). I won't have it! I will 
not ! I must stick to my resolution ! I must have one mu- 
sical member in the family. I will have someone to play my 



HIDDEN HARMONIES 23 

accompaniments. Mabel refuses point blank. She always 
has refused. But if she can be obstinate, so can I. I must, 
I will have someone to play for me. (Bangs on the table.) 

Mrs. B. (archly leaning forward a little and looking at 
him). Must it be a son-in-law? 

Mr. W. (his anger suddenly changing to delight). Is it 
possible, my dear Adelaide, that you return my affection? 
(He takes her hand. She turns her back on him, still allow- 
ing him~ to retain her hand.) 

Mrs. B. (coquettishly). Oh, Handel, how can you? 

Mr. W. How sweet that name sounds upon your lips. 
Adelaide, do you mean it? (He draws her gently round, 
facing him.) 

Mrs. B. You know what pleasure it gives me to accom- 
pany you. 

Mr. W. And you are willing to accompany me always — 
throughout my life? 

Mrs. B. If you will let me, dear. I will try to keep in 
time — and in tune. (He kisses both her hands.) 

Mr. W. You are adorable. 

Mrs. B. But Mabel? And Edward? 

Mr. W. (gazing at her). Since I have obtained my heart's 
desire, can I stand in the way of their gaining theirs? A 
musical son-in-law is no longer necessary to me, now that I 
have won you, most musical of women ! (He takes up his 
violin.) Shall we? (She smiles in agreement.) 

Mrs. B. (moving to the piano and opening some music). 
How delightful it is to know that there is such perfect har- 
mony between us. 

Mr. W. We will hide it no longer. (They play Dvorak's 
"Humoreske." The curtain descends as they play the last 
measure.) 

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Little* Plays With Drills. 

For children from 6 to 11 years. 
The Surprise Drill Book. 

Fresh, novel, drills and marches. 

SPECIALTIES 

The Boys' Entertainer. 

Monologues, dialogues, drills. 
Children's Party Book. 

Invitations, decorations, games. 
The Days We Celebrate. 

Entertainments for all the holidays. 
Good Things for Christmas. 

Recitations, dialogues, drills. 
Good Things for Sunday Schools. 

Dialogues, exercises, recitations. 
Good Things for Thanksgiving. 

A gem of a book. 
Good Things for Washington 

and Lincoln Birthdays. 
Little Folks' Budget. 

Easy pieces to speak, songs. 
One Hundred Entertainments. 

New parlor diversions, socials. 
Patriotic Celebrations. 

Great variety of material. 
Pictured Readings and Tableaux. 

Entirely original features. 
Pranks and Pastimes. 

Parlor games for children. 
Private Theatricals. 

How to put on plays. 
Shadow Pictures, Pantomimes, 

Charades, and how to prepare. 
Tableaux and Scenic Readings. 

New and novel; for all ages. 
Twinkling Fingers and Sway- 
ing Figures. For little tots. 
Yuletide Entertainments. 

A choice Christmas collection. 

MINSTRELS, JOKES 

Black American Joker. 

Minstrels' and end men's gags. 
A Bundle of Burnt Cork Comedy. 

Monologues, stump speeches, etc. 
Laughland, via the Ha-Ha Route. 

A merry trip for fun tourists 
Negro Minstrels. 

All about the business. 
The New Jolly J'ester. 

Funny stories, jokes, gags, etc. 

Large Illustrated Catalogue Free 



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